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Getting to Nagasaki: Access Guide from Nearby Airports
There are several ways to access Nagasaki Prefecture from nearby airports within Kyushu region. Here is a access information highlight via airports in Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Saga. Please pick suitable choice that well-fits your itinerary.
Note; Information about required time is estimated on the fastest route.
From / To Fukuoka Airport International Terminal
● Highway bus from Fukuoka airport international terminal
From | To | Time Required | Transfer | More Information |
Fukuoka Airport International Terminal | Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral) | Approx. 2hrs 20mins | × | Time Table Reservation |
Sasebo city (Kujuku Islands) | Approx. 1hr 40mins | × | ||
Huis Ten Bosch | Approx. 1hr 30mins | × |
● Trains from JR Hakata station
①Take a bus from Fukuoka airport international terminal heading to JR Hakata Station. (It takes approximately 15mins)
②Take JR train or Shinkansen connecting to your destination at JR Hakata station.
From | To | Time Required | Transfer | More Information |
JR Hakata Station | Nagasaki city (Peace Park, Oura Cathdral) | Approx. 1hr 20mins | Once (Needed at Takeo Onsen station) | Time Table |
Sasebo city (Kujuku Islands) | Approx. 1hr 50mins | × | ||
Huis Ten Bosch | Approx. 1hr 50mins | × |
● Highway bus from Hakata Eki-mae bus termnal
①Take a bus from Fukuoka airport international terminal heading to Hakata Station. (It takes approximately 15mins)
②Take a highway bus depart for your destination at Hakata Eki-mae bus terminal.
From | To | Time Required | Transfer | More Information |
Hakata eki-mae bus terminal | Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral) | Approx. 2hrs 30mins | × | Time Table Reservation |
Sasebo city (Kujuku Islnads) | Approx. 2hrs 10mins | × | ||
Huis Ten Bosch | Approx. 1hr 50mins | × | ||
Shimabara city (Shimabara Castle, Spring Garden Shimeiso) | Approx. 3hrs 30mins | × |
*Except for the route bound for Shimabara station, the required time is based on the time schedule of non-stop type bus.
*For Unzen area, which is located in Shimabara peninsula, there are connection tickets from Fukuoka (Hakata Eki-mae bus terminal).

For the visitors to outer islands of Nagasaki prefecture
Outer islands of Goto and Tsushima is accessible from Fukuoka airport domestic terminal. There is a shuttle bus, connecting international & domestic terminal, runs every 6-7mins.
Click for other ways to visit the islandsFrom / To Kyushu-Saga International Airport
●Trains from JR Saga station
①Take a bus from Kyushu-saga Internatinal Airport heading to Saga station bus terminal. (It takes approximately 35mins.)
②Take JR train or Shinkansen depart for your destination at JR Saga Station.
From | To | Time Required | Transfer | More Information |
JR Saga Station | Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral) | Approx. 50mins | Once (Needed at Takeo Onsen station) | Time Table |
Sasebo city (Kujuku Islands) | Approx. 1hr 10mins | × | ||
Huis Ten Bosch | Approx. 1hr 10mins | × |
From / To Aso Kumamoto Airport
● Highway bus from Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal to Nagasaki city
①Take a bus from Kumamoto Aso Airport heading to Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal. (It takes approximately 50mins)
②Take a highway bus depart for Nagasaki city at Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal.
From | To | Time Required | Transfer | More Information |
Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal | Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral) | Approx. 3hrs 50mins | × | Time Table |
● Ferry from Kumamoto port
①Take a bus from Kumamoto Aso Airport heading to Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal. (It takes approximately 50mins.)
②From Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal, take a bus for Kumamoto port. (It takes approximately 40mins.)
③Board a ferry to Shimabara port from Kumamoto port. There are 2 ferries connecting Shimabara port and Kumamoto port as below.
From | To | Time Required | More Information | |
Kumamoto Ferry | Kumamoto port | Shimabara port | Approx. 30mins | Official Website |
Kyusho Ferry | Kumamoto port | Shimabara port | Approx. 1hr | Official Website |
*Advance reservations are not needed except for boardng with car or motorbike, get group-tour discount.

Ideas for having a budget-friendly travel in Nagasaki
Various passes are offered for travellers in Nagasaki, Kyushu region and Japan. These can be one of the options to make your trip convenient and budget-friendly one. To make the most, pick a pass that suits your needs and have fun exploring in Nagasaki prefecture.
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